1: Reject me!

Ronnie’s POV

“No way I’m letting you walk out of a million-dollar desk because of that Asshole of a mate,” Jessie screamed, running down the stairs to stop me.

“Language, Jessie!” I yelled.

“But you worked so hard for this, Ronnie, why do you always have to dump your dreams to make sure that you’re by his side?”

I shook my head at the unwise statement my best friend had just made.

“I never expected this from you, Jessie,” I said, a disappointed look on my face. “Do you really think I can walk into that boardroom and defend my project knowing fully well that my mate just had an accident and is in the hospital fighting for his life?”

“What kind of mate would I be to ignore him when he needs me the most?”

She looked at me and shook her head. “Obviously, nothing I say would make you change your mind.”

“Exactly!” I said, continuing down the unending stairs of Alte Tech Corp.

“Don’t say I didn’t warn you!” She said, the tone a little too sharp. Sharp enough to want to stir something inside my head, but I ignored it all.

I boarded a taxi and got to the airport as quickly as I could.

As soon as I got in, I hurried towards the ticketing officers, cutting lines to get there even faster.

“Heyyy! What is wrong with you?” A man yelled.

“I’m so sorry, please, I have an emergency.” I pleaded, tears already welling up in my eyes.

It was a struggle, but when I finally got to the front of the line, the ticketing officer looked at me with a sense of urgency as she noticed my expression.

“Good day, ma’am, welcome to Newtime Airways, where would you like to...”

“When is the next flight to New York?” I asked, trying to catch my breath.

“In two hours, ma’am.” The receptionist said.

“Oh shit!” I cursed, rubbing my temples. “No one sooner?”

She shook her head. “No ma’am.”

“Please book it for me.” I requested.

She nodded and began tapping on her screen. “Ma’am, it’s just First class left. Would you like to?”

“Book it!” I replied before she could continue, even when I knew I wasn’t financially stable enough to be taking First class.

I grew too impatient while waiting. My heart felt heavy, and no matter how I tried to suppress it, how I tried to convince myself that he was going to be alright, I couldn’t just stop pacing.

Elisha had promised that after the business meeting, he would come over and we would celebrate my birthday together.

 It was a coincidence that my dream company all of a sudden booked my birthday for our meeting. At first, I wanted to decline, but I thought. What if I landed the job? It could just end up being another birthday present.

Of course, I had all hopes that I would bring the deal home. They wouldn’t have sponsored an all-expense-paid trip to their company for me if they weren’t interested.

“Even if you don’t get the deal, I’ll come over, and we’ll visit all those fun places you have always dreamed of visiting with me.” Those were his last words to me before I left home two days ago.

How could I forget them?

“Attention passengers, Flight 482 to New York is now boarding. First class passengers are advised to proceed.”

My head snapped up.

Finally.

I grabbed my bag and walked fast, faster than my legs wanted to go. The Airport was buzzing with people heading in different directions. Every step felt like I was dragging fear behind me. Fear and hope tangled together. I held onto hope harder. I needed it.

On the plane, I stared out the window. The city lights blurred the higher we went. My reflection stared back at me, pale and tired.

I whispered, “You’ll be fine.” I didn’t know if I meant him or me.

The flight felt endless. I kept replaying his voice in my head.

I’ll come over. We’ll celebrate you.

My birthday.

Fresh tears made their way to my eyes.

When we landed, I didn’t wait. I pushed past people again. Thankfully, I got a cab without having to wait long.

The ride was quiet, yet clouded by the fear in my heart. I took out my phone and began to go through Keisha’s text.

“Elisha has been involved in an accident, and he wouldn’t be able to join you in Canada tonight. Just focus on your business deal, I’ll handle Elisha. Good luck on your project.”

Keisha and I weren’t on talking terms, even though we were sisters. Step sisters. But she and Elisha had a strong bond right from when we were growing up. But then, I always had a little crush on Elisha, and then the goddess blessed my little heart by making him my mate. I wasn’t about to lose the goddess’s blessing because of some business deal that could wait.

I called Keisha as I got closer to the palace. But she wasn’t responding even after several rings. Everyone I called just seemed to be busy with one thing or the other.

The Alpha’s building came into view.

I didn’t go straight to the hospital, I wanted to confirm where exactly he was, cause the pack had two hospitals. And since Keisha wasn’t picking, maybe I’d just confirm from the guards at the pack or the housekeepers.

I paid the driver, hands shaking. Without even waiting for my balance, I ran inside.

I approached the first guard I saw, not minding his stern expression.

“Please tell me, where’s the young master?”

His expression remained like steel, but he responded anyway. “The young master just went in.” He said, his voice firm.

“Inside?” I pointed to the house, frowning in confusion. Isn’t he supposed to be...

Without asking more questions, I found myself hurrying into the house.

Could he be receiving his treatments here? It’s very possible cause Elisha hated hospitals. No matter how hard I tried to make him join me for my medical appointments at the hospital, he would always find a way to discard them just so he wouldn’t smell that ‘sterile and traumatic’ scent, according to him.

Despite my hurry, I couldn’t help but notice the relaxed look on everyone’s face as they greeted me. That was the moment I began to process everything. None of the maids looked panicked, like something had happened, nor did I hear them whisper amongst themselves. What is going on?

The thought left me immediately; his scent hit me.

“Mate!” My wolf whimpered in pain.

I moved faster until I got to his door and pushed it open.

My eyes went sore.

“What the fuck?” The words spilt out of my mouth before I could stop myself.

My knees immediately felt heavy.

He froze, and so did she. Her eyes widened when she saw me.

“Ronnie—” he said quickly, stepping away from her and covering up immediately as he grabbed his pants. “You’re not supposed to be here.”

“Exactly!” I snapped. “But guess what?” I said, my tone a little too loud.

“I left an almost completed deal cause I saw Keisha’s fucking text saying that you had a terrible accident. Turns out I dumped my dreams cause I was too worried about someone who was busy screwing my sister behind my back the whole time.”

Keisha lifted the blanket to cover her chest. The shock in her eyes had faded, leaving just a careless gaze. More like ‘Finally, you get to find out I’ve been having an affair with your mate’.

Turns out the pain my wolf was feeling wasn’t from the accident, it was from him cheating.

“You two are unbelievable!” I snapped, tears rolling effortlessly from my eyes.

“Come on, sis, enough of the victim game. You know very well how you forced yourself into this story.” Keisha said, her tone carrying no sense of remorse. “ Elisha was destined to be mine!”

“And let me guess, I forced the goddess to make him my mate?”

“Enough!” Elisha yelled.

“You should leave now before things get any worse!” Elisha said, showing me to the door, his tone anything but soft.

“Really, Elisha... Really?” I yelled, unable to believe my eyes. After everything I sacrificed to be with you. This is how you treat me?”

“Oh please...” He dragged his words. “Stop the drama already!” He yelled.

 “What could a wolfless wolf with a failed tech career possibly offer me?”

“We both know you could have never landed that deal cause your work was trash. You are trash!” His voice raised as he spoke the last part like he was laying emphasis on it.

“Instead of being jealous of your sister, you should learn from her. Maybe you wouldn’t be so useless if you did.”

I had no control over my tears anymore.

My breath hitched.

“So why now, after all these years. Why didn’t you go be with her from the start? Why did you have to play with my heart?”

He paused, but gave no reply. Instead, he barked. “Guards!”

Within seconds, the guards appeared in front of us. “Take her away!” He ordered.

I looked the guards over with disgust in my eyes, though tears still clung to my lashes. “Don’t you dare touch me.” A low growl escaped my lips.

I stepped forward, looking Elisha straight in the eyes. “I’ll leave on my own. After you reject me!” I said, my voice firm.